A charity gala dinner is where like-minded people engage in meaningful conversation while having a meal. These events include entertainment, food, and sometimes even auctions or raffles. It’s an evening of wining, dining, and toasting to an organization and building lasting relationships. You can think of it as a prom –– but for adults. These galas give your nonprofit an ... Read More »
1. Front view of the Palace Exclusive pictures have emerged of North Korea’s dictator leader Kim Jong-un’s house on the outskirts of capital city Pyongyang. This particular palace is only one of eight palaces owned by the powerful and controversial leader. Despite having a number of homes, due to the high security, pictures have been very rare to see for ... Read More »
he granddaughter of late Iraqi president Saddam Hussein resurfaced after years in exile at a luxe Cartier event in Dubai, has learned. Hareer Hussein Kamel showed off the glitzy event on her Instagram page, which features several posts praising her late granddaughter, as well as her taste for luxury items. Hussain Kamel and her mother, Raghad Hussein, were granted asylum ... Read More »
We know that friendship is important to our health and happiness.1 In fact, research shows us that friends are as important to our well-being as family.2 Blieszner R, Ogletree AM, Adams RG. Friendship in later life: a research agenda. However, friendship can span a ton of different types of relationships. There are the friends we only meet at parties, and ... Read More »
prime minister, the head of government in a country with a parliamentary or semipresidential political system. In such systems, the prime minister—literally the “first,” or most important, minister—must be able to command a continuous majority in the legislature (usually the lower house in a bicameral system) to remain in office. Most countries with prime ministers have two executives, a head ... Read More »
Cyrus is an artist, activist, philanthropist, producer and actor. He has followed in his grandmother’s footsteps as a fighter for women’s rights internationally. His paintings have had major exhibitions, including one at the Marlborough gallery in London, England. He also sits on the board of the First Line Entertainment, a production company in association with Bobby producer, Edward Bass. They ... Read More »
Yulia Navalnaya is in Brussels, Belgium. She is meeting with European foreign ministers today. Yulia’s husband, Alexei Navalny, died in a Russian prison, and she’s seeking support from Western leaders. Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, is currently in Brussels, Belgium. She traveled to Brussels to meet with European Union foreign ministers on Monday. ... Read More »
Higher education boards can be confusing. Knowing the function, purpose and who serves on the board illuminates which body has the authority to make decisions—or only to influence decision making. The three types of boards (with sometimes overlapping roles) include governing, fiduciary and advisory. A set of legally binding rules called bylaws dictates the role of a board and the ... Read More »
If you’ve lost someone special, you might find yourself preparing a memorial tribute to deliver at their funeral or memorial service. A tribute is a commemorative speech that allows you to share your love, respect, and admiration for your loved one. When figuring out how to write a memorial tribute, there are a few steps you’ll want to follow. Below, ... Read More »
His rule saw him go from revolutionary hero to international pariah, to valued strategic partner and back to pariah again. Gaddafi developed his own political philosophy, writing a book so influential – in the eyes of its author, at least – that it eclipsed anything dreamt up by Plato, Locke or Marx. He made countless show-stopping appearances at Arab and ... Read More »